Overview

This work addresses treatment strategies for asthma, focusing on the genetics and molecular biology of asthma and pointing the way toward new, commercially viable therapies. It presents information on the epidemiology, pathology, pharmacology and pulmonology of asthma, and discusses three major classes of asthma therapies - bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories and anti-allergics - as well as potential new therapeutic approaches.

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Author:   Michael Yeadon ,  Zuzana Diamant ,  Michael Yeadon ,  Zuzana Diamant
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   v. 139
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780824778613

ISBN 10:   0824778618
Pages:   518
Publication Date:   12 November 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Epidemiology of Asthma Stephen T. Holgate and A. N. Banik Pathophysiology of Asthma Peter J. Sterk Pathology of Asthma Ratko Djukanoviâ Muscarinic Receptor Subtypes and Anticholinergic Therapy Allison D. Fryer, Richard W. Costello, and David B. Jacoby Long-Acting 2-Agonist Drugs Richard Beasley, Julian Crane, and Carl Burgess Inhaled Glucocorticoids, Established and New Joseph D. Spahn and Stanley J. Szefler Platelet-Activating Factor Antagonists in Bronchial Asthma Devendra K. Agrawal and Robert G. Townley Tachykinin Receptor Antagonists Guy F. Joos and Charles Advenier Therapeutic Potential of Phosphodiesterase Type 4 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Asthma Bernadette Hughes and Gerry Higgs Leukotriene Modulators Anthony P. Sampson and Zuzana Diamant The Anti-IgE Treatment Strategy for Asthma John V. Fahy Activity of T-Cell Subsets in Allergic Asthma André Boonstra and Huub F. J. Savelkoul New Targets for Future Asthma Therapy Peter J. Barnes Current Practice and Future Trends in Clinical Trials in Asthma Johan C. Kips and Romain A. Pauwels

Reviews

well-written and thoroughly referenced.provides up-to-date, easy-to-read, and high-quality coverage of new developments in asthma pharmacotherapies.highly recommend[ed]. -Respiratory Care

"""well-written and thoroughly referenced.provides up-to-date, easy-to-read, and high-quality coverage of new developments in asthma pharmacotherapies.highly recommend[ed]. ""-Respiratory Care"

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Yeadon, Michael; Diamant, Zuzana

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